The Bauchi state caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is at the moment divided over the alleged plan of the Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, to affix the celebration.
Gov Bala is the chairman of opposition Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) Governor’s Discussion board.
The sharp division was observed throughout the caucus’ assembly held in Abuja, the place members expressed discordant views on the political and structural implications of the governor’s proposed defection.
However in a transfer to resolving the variations, the caucus has unanimously agreed to lift a high-powered committee to look into the problem.
Appearing secretary of the caucus, Hon. Dabo Ismail, said that the committee has been mandated to articulate and current the caucus’ calls for and situations to the celebration’s nationwide management within the occasion of potential defection of the governor into the APC.
The committee can also be anticipated to have interaction crucial stakeholders to make sure a easy and inclusive negotiation course of, symbolize the caucus in all discussions referring to potential defections from the PDP-led authorities, and supply periodic updates to members on the progress of engagements.
Talking after the caucus’ assembly, the Senator representing Bauchi North and chairman of the Bauchi APC caucus, Sama’ila Dahuwa, expressed sturdy dissatisfaction with what he described as an absence of prior session by the celebration’s nationwide management on a matter of such significance.
“The omission is unacceptable,” the caucus said whereas warning towards imposing selections with out broad-based engagement with key stakeholders on the state degree.